BA (Hons) Sociology Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module explores how childhood and old age are 'socially constructed'. You will explore the historical view of children as merely 'mini adults', the invention of the 'teenager', and the contemporary view of old age being defined as roughly 20 years older than the person defining it. You will discuss how government policy has attempted to keep pace with changing social attitudes and ask questions about what kind of society we should grow up in.

Inequality and poverty are issues that provoke a wide range of social attitudes from outrage to indifference. Beginning with a detailed analysis of the various definitions of poverty and inequality, you will look at the impact of these issues on the life chances of individuals and their wider consequences for society as a whole. You will look at the implications of global inequality for the future of our planet.

Does family mean a place of safety, nurture and stability, or a site of oppression, conflict and turmoil? You will explore opposing views and perspectives of what it means to be a 'family', using sociological theory and contemporary research to develop your understanding of family and social change.

The 21st century has been a period of rapid change and innovation, but also of conflict and uncertainty. This module explores the key events of the past 20 years, how they are interconnected and what they might mean for the future.

Explore key sociological principles and theories, discuss the role of sociology in understanding the world we live in and develop the knowledge and skills you need to 'think sociologically'. You will discover why sociology provides fascinating insights into so many aspects of our social world and develop your ability to provide supporting evidence for your views and opinions.

This module will explore the broad concepts that underpin human rights, diversity and duty of care. You will focus on the development of social identities and the relationship between diversity, discrimination and oppression. Your research will be based on the initial premise that British society is diverse and includes a wide variety of cultures and will explore racism to exemplify the impact of oppression on marginalised people.

You will draw upon ethical principles to explore questions of 'what is right and wrong?' and 'what should be done?'. You will investigate how and why governments and other policymakers make decisions and, in doing so, gain deeper insights into how we, as individuals, view problems and make choices about the issues that affect our lives. Human psychology will inform your discussions as you learn how people think and explore the common biases and mental shortcuts that can lead to prejudice and fau

What does it mean to be 'human'? This question has puzzled humans throughout the centuries, and we often find answers in religion and philosophy as well as biology. Recent advances in psychology, sociology and neuroscience have revealed the importance of emotions in shaping human behaviour, social attitudes and the social structures we experience every day. Discussions in this module will aim to revolutionise how you see the world around you.

In this module, you will develop your critical knowledge of classic and contemporary criminological cases and your understanding of the role of criminology in understanding different forms of crime. You will have the opportunity to compare and contrast profiles of criminological cases.

In this module, you will increase your critical understanding of adult and children's health and wellbeing. You will explore the sociology of health and health inequalities in detail and consider the impact of the NHS on British social policy and social attitudes, as well as our understanding of what constitutes a fair and just society. You will develop your understanding of resilience in adults and children and the interrelationship between emotional wellbeing, physical health and the social ob

This module will enable you to put your learning into practice. You will work in a small groups to make a difference in people's lives and develop a deeper understanding of some of the issues you have studied.

In this module, you will consider key concepts in media theory, the representation and social groups (class, gender, race, age) and the changing forms of media in the digital age. In addition, you will explore the affects on and responses of audience within the media and popular culture sphere as you consider its power, agenda setting and influence.

The module introduces you to a range of sociological methodologies and research methods that will equip you to design a small-scale research project in an area of sociology in the following year. You will participate in a series of activities involving research techniques, where you will need to reflect on your own experience. The "qualitative versus quantitative" debate will be examined. Ethical issues in sociological research, innovative methods for research and how to research social media wi

Although sexuality is a relatively recent concept, issues concerned with sexuality have a long history in cultures across the world. In this module, you will explore how our contemporary views towards sexuality have evolved and the social forces that shape current debates, questions and arguments.

In this module you will explore how society constructs notions of risk, danger and dangerousness. You will understand how the media functions in creating heightened anxieties in the population and how and why politicians respond to these anxieties. You will critically analyse stories in the media and form your own judgements about phenomena presented as being a risk to society, exploring the social impact of themes as diverse as Covid-19, crime, mental health, Islamophobia and youth culture.

You will use a sociological perspective to investigate the causes and impact of aggression, violence and abuse. Drawing on historical sources, you will note how social attitudes evolve and discuss the influence of feminism and other social movements in framing current debates. You will explore the life chances of victims of aggression, violence and abuse as well as themes as diverse as: Child sexual exploitation, Domestic abuse, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hate crimes. You will investigate implic

This independent project allows you to conduct an in-depth investigation into an aspect of sociology that particularly interests you. You may conduct business-related research or choose to research a topic that prepares you for your future career choice, or focus a subject that interested you during your degree.

This module offers another opportunity to get involved in real social issues. You will develop your communication, problem-solving and other employability skills as you explore a topic of your choice.

With a specific focus on the 21st century and the latter part of the 20th century, this module will take you on a journey through key social changes and movements as reflected and shaped by music, TV and film. You will discuss a range of topics starting with the protest songs of the 1960s and explore how music has influenced and been shaped by key events and societal changes, and explore how film, TV and other media forms have highlighted society.

This module will start by considering historical, social and cross-cultural perspectives on disability and learning difficulties. Government policy initiatives, legislation and resulting welfare responses to disability will be explored with a particular focus on the lived experience of disability. Disability will be considered across the life course, drawing upon dominant perspectives and the medical and social models. The notion of 'care' will be critically examined, including ethical issues, s